Italy Faces 24-Hour Nationwide Airport Strike on 5 July
Italy braces for nationwide aviation strike on 5 July; EasyJet, ENAV and ground-handlers involved
Italy issues detailed guidance on EU Mobility Package tachograph mandate for light commercial vehicles
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Italian Constitutional Court upholds severe prison terms for human-smuggling under ‘Decreto Cutro’
The Constitutional Court confirmed that 20-30 year jail terms for smugglers causing deaths, introduced by the 2023 ‘Decreto Cutro’, are constitutionally sound. The precedent reinforces Italy’s tough migration-control framework and signals that enforcement will remain strict—an important consideration for companies moving personnel by sea or sponsoring humanitarian logistics.
Schengen Entry/Exit System under fire: Von der Leyen promises technical fixes
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen admitted that technical issues still hamper the Schengen EES but vowed rapid fixes. Italy faces interface problems and data time-outs that could disrupt airports and land borders; companies should prepare for biometric processing and stricter automated overstay detection.
Paper ID cards get last-minute Italian extension—but remain invalid for travel
The Italian government has prolonged the domestic validity of legacy paper ID cards, but they lose any value as travel documents after 3 August 2026. Business travellers and expatriates must therefore carry an electronic ID card or passport on all trips—a change that HR and travel departments need to communicate urgently.
Italian Embassy in Brazzaville issues 2026/27 student-visa vademecum
Italy’s Brazzaville embassy has issued strict, step-by-step instructions for 2026/27 student-visa applications, including a 30 November filing deadline and automatic revocation for non-enrolment. The guidance helps universities plan intake but requires early action from prospective students and any companies relocating families on education grounds.